Colby Taylor

About Colby Taylor

I am a proud alum of Washburn University, earning a degree in Communication with a Corporate Emphasis. My colleagues describe me as very outgoing, team oriented, and motivated. I have experience with public speaking, leadership, team work and organizational management to name a few. I have strong effective communication skills and a superior work ethic that helps me achieve my goals. I am always striving to learn more to better and prepare myself for my future.

Experience

1. National Account Manager

   Cogent Communications

   Jan 2026 — Present · Overland Park, KS, US

   Strategic Market Growth: Identified and captured new business opportunities across a national territory, specifically targeting mid-market and non-named national accounts- Executive Relationship Management: Cultivated high-level partnerships with key decision-makers via multi-channel outreach and face-to-face engagements to accelerate account expansion- Solution-Based Consulting: Utilized a consultative sales approach to align Cogent’s connectivity solutions with client needs, consistently exceeding monthly revenue quotas- Territory Penetration: Optimized prospecting through high-impact field activities, including site visits and localized networking events, to increase brand visibility- Market Intelligence: Collaborated on sales strategy development while serving as a subject matter expert on full-scale connectivity product suites.

Education

• Washburn University

  Bachelor's degree, Corporate Communication

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Research
• Teamwork
• Photoshop
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• C++
• English
• Java
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Time Management